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Zivouhr · 03-14-2025, 12:49 PM

Didn't know this movie was in theaters this week but I'll admit I haven't been keeping track until checking each week's show times.

Black Bag looks interesting for the trailer (not an action film, but a spy thriller) and mostly positive reviews help show it's not a big risk to check out in theaters for fear of being a clunker.

DR Herbert West · 03-14-2025, 12:57 PM

Going tonight.

cgpublic · 03-15-2025, 12:17 AM

...I'll take it. Four stars.

Zivouhr · 03-15-2025, 01:03 AM

All these movies opening the same days. I want to see this one too.

The Day the Earth Blew Up with Daffy Duck Porky Pig
Black Bag
Novocaine
Mickey 17

Not sure how long these films will last in theaters to check them all out one per weekend.
Last week saw Rule of Jenny Pen which was a good horror movie.

DR Herbert West · 03-15-2025, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DR Herbert West

Going tonight.

Loved it!

4.5/5

AnthonyGG · 03-15-2025, 06:15 PM

Really good spy thriller/drama but very, VERY low key. I think audiences should know that going in because I'm seeing a lot of negative comments this morning like "Zzzzz" and "I fell asleep within the first thirty minutes....". This is NOT a blow 'em up, 007 style action flick at all. In fact, it made me think this is the kind of espionage take Soderbergh circa 1989 would have made if he had the budget and freedom to do so back then. I'm going 4 out of 5.

BluBonnet · 03-15-2025, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyGG

Really good spy thriller/drama but very, VERY low key. I think audiences should know that going in because I'm seeing a lot of negative comments this morning like "Zzzzz" and "I fell asleep within the first thirty minutes....". This is NOT a blow 'em up, 007 style action flick at all. In fact, it made me think this is the kind of espionage take Soderbergh circa 1989 would have made if he had the budget and freedom to do so back then. I'm going 4 out of 5.

That’s true, it’s definitely an old-fashioned spy thriller, not some 007 pastiche or anything like that.

And it is excellent at doing what it’s doing.

Jumpman · 03-15-2025, 09:52 PM

Best, most enjoyable picture of 2025 so far. That Steven Soderbergh guy is just really freaking good at this.

BluBonnet · 03-15-2025, 09:57 PM

russweiss1 · 03-16-2025, 12:17 AM

I really enjoyed the dynamic between Fassbender and Blanchett. Hopefully the film does well and we can get another story with these two. At 93 minutes the movie is done before you know it.

spf781 · 03-16-2025, 06:29 PM

Saw it this morning. Great fun all around. Dolby Cinema presentation was quite nice.

samlop10 · 03-16-2025, 10:57 PM

Planning to rewatch it to catch more. Very slickly directed with great cinematography. The acting is excellent across the board with Blanchett and Fassbender anchoring it to great effect. It’s a fun, tense, entertaining and terrific espionage thriller/drama. Highly recommended.

BluBonnet · 03-16-2025, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by samlop10

Planning to rewatch it to catch more. Very slickly directed with great cinematography. The acting is excellent across the board with Blanchett and Fassbender anchoring it to great effect. It’s a fun, tense, entertaining and terrific espionage thriller/drama. Highly recommended.

I watched it twice already, the misdirects are very cleverly planted. You really need to watch it more than once to see how clever the script is.

eightslicesofpie · 03-16-2025, 11:18 PM

Yeah I liked it a lot already but can tell a rewatch will be even better

rsp_clark · 03-17-2025, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by samlop10

Very slickly directed with great cinematography.

Yes, this movie was GOOD.
However, the cinematography is just weird. Lots of brightly lit scenes in which the faces of the characters are in total darkness (like the dinner scene). It really bothered me.

DR Herbert West · 03-17-2025, 02:25 PM

Day one for the 4K.

tehthomas · 03-17-2025, 02:32 PM

Very good film. My favorite part might be how chic the sets, vehicles and clothes might be. Fassbender's old Land Rover! Those candle holders at the dinner party! Their kitchen! Wow!

And um yeah it's a great spy thriller too.

harry o · 03-17-2025, 05:00 PM

Really enjoyed this soderberg effort short and sweet with a lovely little part for Mr brosnan who stole the picture in my humble opinion he has matured like a fine wine into a very decent character actor.

The Debts · 03-19-2025, 01:36 AM

Absolutely terrific! I haven't seen much of Soderbergh's filmography to be honest but this is the first film of his I've seen that I can full tilt say I loved. But who am I kidding? I'm a sucker for a good spy flick.

samlop10 · 03-19-2025, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rsp_clark

Yes, this movie was GOOD.
However, the cinematography is just weird. Lots of brightly lit scenes in which the faces of the characters are in total darkness (like the dinner scene). It really bothered me.

Different tastes i suppose

. I thought it looked very filmic and cinematic, and it enhanced the tone and atmosphere. But of course YMMV.

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03-15-2025, 12:17 AM	#43
cgpublic Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Gotham 4K collection:786 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:60 MA collection:467 Digital collection:113 iTunes collection:590 Blu-ray reviews: 56 Trading Score:8	(Black) Bag It Up ...I'll take it. Four stars.

03-14-2025, 12:49 PM	#41
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	Didn't know this movie was in theaters this week but I'll admit I haven't been keeping track until checking each week's show times. Black Bag looks interesting for the trailer (not an action film, but a spy thriller) and mostly positive reviews help show it's not a big risk to check out in theaters for fear of being a clunker.

03-14-2025, 12:57 PM	#42
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Going tonight.

03-15-2025, 01:03 AM	#44
Zivouhr Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Dec 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:127	All these movies opening the same days. I want to see this one too. The Day the Earth Blew Up with Daffy Duck Porky Pig Black Bag Novocaine Mickey 17 Not sure how long these films will last in theaters to check them all out one per weekend. Last week saw Rule of Jenny Pen which was a good horror movie.

03-15-2025, 06:15 PM	#46
AnthonyGG Special Member Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Northwest Arkansas	Really good spy thriller/drama but very, VERY low key. I think audiences should know that going in because I'm seeing a lot of negative comments this morning like "Zzzzz" and "I fell asleep within the first thirty minutes....". This is NOT a blow 'em up, 007 style action flick at all. In fact, it made me think this is the kind of espionage take Soderbergh circa 1989 would have made if he had the budget and freedom to do so back then. I'm going 4 out of 5.

03-15-2025, 09:52 PM	#48
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:110 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1782 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	Best, most enjoyable picture of 2025 so far. That Steven Soderbergh guy is just really freaking good at this.

03-15-2025, 09:57 PM	#49
BluBonnet Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Trading Score:1

03-16-2025, 12:17 AM	#50
russweiss1 Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Southern California	I really enjoyed the dynamic between Fassbender and Blanchett. Hopefully the film does well and we can get another story with these two. At 93 minutes the movie is done before you know it.

03-16-2025, 06:29 PM	#51
spf781 Power Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:742 Evergreen Terrace Springield, USA 4K collection:519 Blu-ray collection:792 MA collection:200 Digital collection:5 iTunes collection:314 Trading Score:4	Saw it this morning. Great fun all around. Dolby Cinema presentation was quite nice.

03-16-2025, 10:57 PM	#52
samlop10 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Austin TX Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:1041 Blu-ray collection:3901 DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 59 Trading Score:1	Planning to rewatch it to catch more. Very slickly directed with great cinematography. The acting is excellent across the board with Blanchett and Fassbender anchoring it to great effect. It’s a fun, tense, entertaining and terrific espionage thriller/drama. Highly recommended.

03-16-2025, 11:18 PM	#54
eightslicesofpie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2015 Trading Score:233	Yeah I liked it a lot already but can tell a rewatch will be even better

03-17-2025, 02:25 PM	#56
DR Herbert West Blu-ray King Top contributor Member since:May 2018 Location:Arkham, MA Trading Score:8	Day one for the 4K.

03-17-2025, 02:32 PM	#57
tehthomas Special Member Member since:Apr 2015 Location:ATL 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:703 DVD collection:31	Very good film. My favorite part might be how chic the sets, vehicles and clothes might be. Fassbender's old Land Rover! Those candle holders at the dinner party! Their kitchen! Wow! And um yeah it's a great spy thriller too.

03-17-2025, 05:00 PM	#58
harry o Special Member Member since:Dec 2020	Really enjoyed this soderberg effort short and sweet with a lovely little part for Mr brosnan who stole the picture in my humble opinion he has matured like a fine wine into a very decent character actor.

03-19-2025, 01:36 AM	#59
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:330 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Absolutely terrific! I haven't seen much of Soderbergh's filmography to be honest but this is the first film of his I've seen that I can full tilt say I loved. But who am I kidding? I'm a sucker for a good spy flick.

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